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Powered by L-Soft's LISTSERV mailing list managerLISTSERV Web Interface 2.4.1Re: Accessibility Championship https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;923be9f.1808
Hi all<br><br>A couple of weeks ago I asked the list about our idea to have an Accessibility Champion here at the Ri. Several people came back via the list, so their responses will have been accessible to everyone here, but a few came back to me directly, for which I am very grateful. They know who they are. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;923be9f.1808Dominic McDonaldTue, 14 Aug 2018 15:20:05 +0100Job - Birkbeck, University of London - Public Engagement Intern https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;8ec2ec4c.1808
Morning all,<br><br>The Public Engagement Team at Birkbeck, University of London is recruiting for a 6 month intern. Details listed below and I’m happy to speak with any interested candidates.<br><br>Role: Public Engagement Intern<br>Team: Public Engagement Team<br>Salary range: £21,945 - £25,236<br>Duration: 6 months, October 2018 – March 2019<br>Part time: 0.4 FT<br>Closing date: Monday 3rd September 2018 [...] https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;8ec2ec4c.1808Katy GlazerTue, 14 Aug 2018 08:51:34 +0000Vacancy - Winton Fellow for Communicating Statistics, Risk and Uncertainty in Forensic Science https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;270ba410.1808
We seek a Fellow - Post Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) - in the area of communicating science, in particular, communicating statistics, risk, and uncertainty, who has interest in applying this knowledge to the legal sphere as well as to broader non-specialist audiences.<br><br>The selected individual, funded by Winton philanthropies, will become part of a team based at the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS) at the University of Dundee, UK. LRCFS is a 10 year £10 Million project funded by the Leverhulme Trust that aims to create productive and disruptive change in the realm of forensic science. The Centre's [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;270ba410.1808Heather Doran (Staff)Tue, 14 Aug 2018 08:40:13 +0000Bear Evolution video https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;168062f9.1808
Hi all,<br><br>I am a masters student studying Science Communication at the University of Sheffield and have just created a video on bear evolution on a placement with the Linnean Society. This video forms part of my dissertation and now I need your valuable opinions to help evaluate it.<br><br>I would be incredibly grateful if anyone could spare 10 minutes to fill in this survey which contains the video and share it with your colleagues/anyone who may be interested:<br>https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/37GV7LJ [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;168062f9.1808Ellie MarshallMon, 13 Aug 2018 16:01:13 +0100[Job, London] MS Society, Research Comms Partnerships Officer, 6mo, £28.9-33.3k, clos 21 Aughttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;50956001.1808
Posted on David's behalf<br>Jo<br>(psci-com owner)<br><br>-------- Forwarded Message --------<br>Subject: VACANCY Research Communications Partnerships Officer, MS Society<br>Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:57:43 +0000<br>From: David Schley &lt;David.Schley@mssociety.org.uk&gt;<br>To: psci-com-request@jiscmail.ac.uk &lt;psci-com-request@jiscmail.ac.uk&gt;<br><br>Position: Research Communications Partnerships Officer (fixed term of 6<br>months in the first instance with strong expectation of extension)<br>Location: MS National Centre, NW London<br>Full-time (35 hours per week)<br>Salary: Band E, Level 1 (£28,929 - £33,332), plus excellent benefits<br>Department: Research [...] https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;50956001.1808Jo BrodieMon, 13 Aug 2018 11:33:34 +0100Drought story competition https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a0158c48.1808
Drought story competition<br><br>For anyone keeping young people busy in the school holidays, the DRY Project (Drought Risk &amp; You) is re-running a story competition to capture stories of drought, water scarcity, water use, and adaptations/ behaviour changes using less water. We are keen to capture stories - past, present and future, the deadline is 31st August, 2018 (please ignore the 2017 reference on the website link, this competition is being repeated). There are three different age classes with prizes for each category: 11 &amp; under; 12-17, 18 &amp; above. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a0158c48.1808Sally StevensMon, 13 Aug 2018 09:21:59 +0000Re: Psychiatry/mental health comedy show - SHRINK - 16-19 Aug https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;742a34ba.1808
Hi all,<br><br>I am performing a free science comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe. I will be performing, Alex Perry's Midsummer Night's Experiment, Mondays and Tuesdays including today (August 13, 14, 20 and 21) at Fireside Venue in East Market Street at 7:30 pm (30 minute show).<br><br>Please see a clip of my Bright Club act which I have incorporated into the performance: [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;742a34ba.1808Alex PerryMon, 13 Aug 2018 08:49:38 +0000Job opportunity: Director of Comms & Engagement, Genomics England https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;d5ec0c2.1808
Dear all,<br><br>Genomics England is looking for a dynamic Director of Communications and Engagement to help ensure the legacy of the 100,000 Genomes Project as it transitions into the NHS Genomic Medicine Service, and to guide us as we progress. The successful candidate will drive communications that raise our profile, protect and enhance our corporate reputation, and inform and empower a wide range of stakeholders - including staff. Secondments welcome. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;d5ec0c2.1808Yufan ChenMon, 13 Aug 2018 08:20:33 +0000Psychiatry/mental health comedy show - SHRINK - 16-19 Aug https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;5f1d5948.1808
Hey all,<br><br>Interested in comedy, mental health, NHS, psychiatry, therapy? Come along to a new show by award-winning comedian and NHS psychiatrist Benji Waterstones, this week 16-19 Aug at The Camden Fringe. Tickets are just a fiver (and free for students/conc.s)! It's a work in progress so thoughts and comments appreciated, especially from a PSCI community... [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;5f1d5948.1808Esther LieMon, 13 Aug 2018 08:37:02 +0100Nature looking for fixed term multimedia editor https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;104fac1e.1808
Hey Psci-commers,<br><br>Want to make creative films about the latest science research?<br><br>Nature Video and the Nature Podcast (based in King's Cross) are looking for<br>someone for 6 months’ maternity cover.<br><br>The job is making short science films and podcast pieces - lots of editing,<br>scriptwriting, research, interviews, occasional bits of filming.<br><br>Deadline is August 23rd, apply here:<br>https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=24598&amp;company=C0001215517P&amp;username<br>= [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;104fac1e.1808Adam LevyFri, 10 Aug 2018 14:37:50 +0100Interesting job at the BIG Lottery for those with a degree/expertise in science communication and good writing skills! https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;e886689b.1808
Dear colleagues,<br><br>This is a great opportunity for those who love communicating science, with excellent writing skills and eagerness to contribute to the charity sector:<br>https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/6772059/knowledge-and-learning-manager-editorial-and-research-ref-18-088/?LinkSource=SEOLandingPageListing#?vwo-abc=B<br><br>Knowledge and Learning Manager (Editorial and Research), Ref 18/088<br>Recruiter<br>BIG LOTTERY FUND&lt;https://jobs.theguardian.com/employer/199828/big-lottery-fund/&gt;<br>Location<br>Flexible<br>Salary<br>£32,000 - £42,000 pa (including London weighting) + generous benefits<br>Hours<br>Full time&lt;https://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/full-time/&gt;<br>Contract<br>Permanent&lt;https://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/permanent/&gt;<br>Closing date<br>30 Aug 2018<br><br>The Role<br><br>We are looking for a Knowledge and Learning Manager to join our team which supports and enables colleagues across the Big Lottery Fund to reflect on, share and learn from our funding. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;e886689b.1808Asimina VergouFri, 10 Aug 2018 12:35:36 +0000Early-bird registration still open for UK Conference of Science Journalists https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;13287c46.1808
A little promo for this year's UK Conference for Science journalists,<br>taking place on October 16th at the Francis Crick Institute in London.<br><br>Check out the programme for sessions on digital innovation, fact checking,<br>interactive stories and plenty more:<br><br>https://www.ukcsj.org/index.php/news/385-draft-programme-<br>for-ukcsj2018-the-uk-s-main-professional-gathering-of-<br>journalists-who-cover-science-medicine-engineering-and-technology<br><br>Early-bird registration is open until end-August:<br><br>https://www.ukcsj.org/index.php/ukcsj-2018/ukcsj18-registration<br><br>Hope to see some of you there!<br><br>Anitahttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;13287c46.1808Anita MakriThu, 9 Aug 2018 18:10:15 +0100Vacancy - Live Science Team Member, We The Curious https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;6b0daf47.1808
Live Science Team Member (Ref: LST_0818)<br><br>Hours: Working 3/4 days in 7 (working an average of 3 weekends out of 4) with the potential of working additional days up to 5 days per week.<br>Salary: £8.59 per hour, rising to £9.02 on completion of probation<br>Contract: Permanent<br><br>In this role you will be enhancing the We The Curious visitor experience by engaging visitors in conversation, with our science shows, interactive activities, special events and facilitating our exhibitions and community activities in our venue and beyond. A natural performer? You will provide amazing experiences and interactions to cultivate a culture of [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;6b0daf47.1808Alex Caffyn-ParsonsThu, 9 Aug 2018 14:43:30 +0000Job opportunity: Mathematics Education Web Application Developer, University of Cambridge https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;b4d08262.1808
*Mathematics Education Web Application Developer*<br><br>*Salary: £29,799 to £38,833*<br><br>**Closing date: 10 September 2018**<br><br>The Millennium Mathematics Project (maths.org &lt;https://maths.org/&gt;) at<br>the University of Cambridge has an exciting opportunity for a graduate<br>in mathematics or a very closely related subject, with an interest in<br>mathematics education and communication, to design and develop engaging<br>interactive applications for our mathematics education websites. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;b4d08262.1808Julia HawkinsThu, 9 Aug 2018 14:16:18 +0100Planning PE, the overlooked areas https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;58de0ba3.1808
Hi all,<br><br>I wrote a little blog on some of the most overlooked areas when planning a public engagement event with a timeline and tips. It was suggested I shared it over here. Are there areas you think I’ve missed? Or do you have top tips for smooth running events? Let me know! [...] https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;58de0ba3.1808Jamie GallagherThu, 9 Aug 2018 11:43:19 +0000[London] Science Comedy night https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;d905bc30.1808
Posted on behalf of Lucy<br>Jo<br>(psci-com owner)<br><br>-------- Forwarded Message --------<br>Subject: Science Comedy night<br>Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2018 09:51:12 +0100<br>From: Lucy Eckersley &lt;eckersleylj@gmail.com&gt;<br>To: psci-com-request@jiscmail.ac.uk<br><br>Hello Psci-commers<br><br>If you're in London on *Thursday 16th*, why not come along to;<br><br>*Claire and Lucy's Guide to Natural Living *at the Harrison, Kings Cross<br><br>The science-infused comedy night discussing the phrase '100% natural',<br>and how much nature actually wants you dead [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;d905bc30.1808Jo BrodieThu, 9 Aug 2018 11:40:30 +0100Edinburgh plastics research https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;1f26d6aa.1808
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in<br>Scotland, with registration number SC005336.https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;1f26d6aa.1808HALLAS-POTTS AmeliaThu, 9 Aug 2018 10:07:52 +0000Imperial College London - Seeking freelance creative workshop facilitators https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;1ed97984.1808
Hi list members<br><br>The Public Engagement Team at Imperial run an annual programme, including a<br>major Festival and several ‘Lates’ style events at South Kensington. We<br>also run a growing programme of community engagement activities at our new<br>campus in White City. Our aim is to attract a diverse range of visitors<br>onto campus to meet our researchers and engage with our science,<br>engineering, medical and business research. Our events usually feature live<br>experiments, hands-on demonstrations and talks. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;1ed97984.1808Vicky BrightmanThu, 9 Aug 2018 10:59:00 +0100Invitation to SMART-map final event - October 1st 2018 in Brussels https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;6c06a066.1808
Dear all,<br><br>I would like to invite you to the final conference of the SMART-map<br>project, which will take place on the 1st of October 2018 at Hotel NH<br>Brussels Bloom! in Brussels, Belgium.<br>Registration is free and open until September 15th - you can also submit a<br>short abstract of a project / initiative you would like to disseminate at<br>the conference Poster Sessions and bring your poster with you. More info is<br>available below. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;6c06a066.1808Marzia MazzonettoWed, 8 Aug 2018 21:24:10 +0200making better books https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;22c50e37.1808
Hi all,<br><br>If you're working on a book or a proposal, but not sure you've got it in<br>the best shape, I may be able to help. I've worked with quite a few folks<br>on this over the years, and get occasional requests, so I've decided to get<br>more businesslike about it. More on this bit of my website. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;22c50e37.1808Jon TurneyWed, 8 Aug 2018 16:50:51 +0100Last chance to book! Networking Event: Change, WWT London Centre, 15th August https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;281fd0be.1808
Networking Event: CHANGEWednesday 15th August 2018<br>WWT London Centre<br><br>Be inspired by speakers from across the botanic garden, museum, heritage<br>and zoological sectors, all focusing on the issue of CHANGE:<br><br>*CHANGE in audiences – engaging with a changing society:* Katy Barton,<br>Royal Botanic Gardens Kew<br><br>*Using technology to CHANGE how we engage people:* Ed Lawless, Samsung<br>Digital Discovery Centre, British Museum [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;281fd0be.1808Liliana DerewnickaWed, 8 Aug 2018 17:33:18 +0200New vacancy - Prestigious Scientific Society - Central London - International Marketing Manager https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;cdb0f8d1.1808
Good afternoon everyone,<br><br>Our client, a prestigious scientific society based in central London are looking to appoint a Global Marketing Manager.<br><br>The society publishes scientific content and research and then sells subscriptions of this content globally, working closely with the Global Sales Manager, together you will be responsible for building on, retaining and growing subscription sales across the globe. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;cdb0f8d1.1808Suzy AstburyWed, 8 Aug 2018 15:07:44 +0000Re: Fwd: Plastics and Recycling outreach project https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;9fb1f350.1808
hi Molly<br><br>as well as the excellent resources created by Practical Action, you may be<br>interested to know that our colleague in community engagement and<br>University of Nottingham Chemist, Sam Tang, cc'd above, is working on a<br>desk top shredder, extruder and 3D printer for use in schools and commuity<br>settings<br>I'm not sure how far Sam has progressed, so I'll let her take up the story [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;9fb1f350.1808Rick HallWed, 8 Aug 2018 15:51:45 +0100Early Career Physics Communicator Award https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;1bf4e1f5.1808
Are you an early career researcher who is doing awesome science communication in Physics?<br><br>Then you should definitely apply for the Institute of Physics' 'Early Career Physics Communicator Award':<br><br>http://www.iop.org/activity/groups/subject/physcom/prize/page_50554.html<br><br>Applicants do not need to be a member of the IOP but must be resident in the UK or Eire and either within five years of a first degree in physics (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or currently engaged in postgraduate study in physics. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;1bf4e1f5.1808Sam IllingworthWed, 8 Aug 2018 13:57:23 +0000Re: Fwd: Plastics and Recycling outreach project https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;5523fea8.1808
Hi Molly<br><br>We are more than happy for you to use any of the activities in our Plastics challenge, really popular with primary and secondary. It includes and activity for pupils to make their own bioplastics and a product out or either reused or recycled plastics.<br>practicalaction.org/plastics-challenge&lt;http://www.practicalaction.org/plastics-challenge&gt;<br><br>good luck<br><br>Julie<br>Julie Brown<br>Head of Education<br>Tel 01926 634526 Mob 07837 120081<br>Skype jbrown-practicalactionuk<br>Twitter:@PA_Schools<br>Facebook : Practical Action Schools<br>For a range of great, free STEM resources please visit our website http://www.practicalaction.org/schools [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;5523fea8.1808Julie BrownWed, 8 Aug 2018 12:11:37 +0000Discovery Science physicist/forensic anthropologist https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;38c9c74f.1808
Hi all,<br><br>I’m working on a Discovery Science show being produced by Windfall Films. I’m on the hunt for a physicist or perhaps a forensic anthropologist to help us with some filming.<br><br>The programme is exploring mythical creatures and the civilisations that believed in them. One episode is looking at witches, and we would like to visualise the idea of the ‘swimming trial’ used to determine if someone was a witch or not - their hands and feet were bound together before throwing them in water, then if they floated they were a witch and if they sank they were [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;38c9c74f.1808Fiona TurnockWed, 8 Aug 2018 12:49:14 +0100Kind request in relation to current literature on measuring behavioural change in science education https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;837fabc8.1808
Dear colleagues,<br><br>I am delivering a short presentation to science/environmental educators on how to measure behavioural change. One of my favourite pieces of literature I am going to use is: Joe E. Heimlich &amp; Nicole M. Ardoin (2008): Understanding behavior to understand behavior change: a literature review, Environmental Education Research, 14:3, 215-237 [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;837fabc8.1808Asimina VergouWed, 8 Aug 2018 11:20:47 +0000Fwd: Plastics and Recycling outreach project https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;b8b3c72c.1808
Posted on behalf of Molly Slann (molly.slann.16@ucl.ac.uk)<br>Jo<br>(psci-com owner)<br><br>-------- Forwarded Message --------<br><br>Dear Everyone,<br><br>I am a student at UCL, doing a summer internship under Dr Anna Roffey,<br>in which we hope to create an outreach workshop for Key Stage 2<br>students, focusing on plastics, recycling and sustainability.<br><br>Whilst I have been doing my research in to possible project ideas, I<br>came across this already existing project, Precious Plastics<br>&lt;https://preciousplastic.com/en/index.html&gt;, that enables anyone to<br>create their own plastic recycling workshop. [...] https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;b8b3c72c.1808Jo BrodieWed, 8 Aug 2018 11:54:26 +0100FW: 5:AM Altmetrics Conference schedule released (how / where scholarly research is shared online - Jo) https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;fcbb282b.1808
Posted on behalf of Cat (Catherine Williams &lt;cat@altmetric.com<br>&lt;mailto:cat@altmetric.com&gt;&gt;)<br>Jo<br>(psci-com owner)<br><br>Dear all,<br><br>We are pleased to announce that the schedule has now been released for<br>the 5:AM Altmetrics Conference, taking place at the School of Advanced<br>Study in London on the 26th and 27th of September 2018.<br><br>Full details are available here:<br>http://www.altmetricsconference.com/programme/<br>&lt;http://www.altmetricsconference.com/programme/&gt;<br><br>If you're interested in how, why and where scholarly research is shared<br>and communicated online - this is the place for you! [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;fcbb282b.1808Jo BrodieWed, 8 Aug 2018 11:52:04 +0100Research Associate Social Psychology of Science Festivals - 2 days per week for 4.5 months https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;7a80e63b.1808
Research Associate Social Psychology of Science Festivals and Outreach www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs&lt;https://www1.uwe.ac.uk/about/workinghere.aspx&gt; Reference 1742203.<br><br>Closing date Sunday 2nd September. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th September. Salary £28,936 - £32,548 pro-rata.<br><br>Do you have a passion for science festivals and outreach? Do you wish to explore how they can change perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)? Or even how they can change perceptions of ourselves? [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;7a80e63b.1808Laura Fogg RogersTue, 7 Aug 2018 16:38:56 +0000Leeds Sci Comm Social - kids special https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;4a0f0c7.1808
Hi everyone,<br><br>Please join us for the next Leeds Sci Comm Social on the 14th August in Tapped on Boar Lane, Leeds. Everyone welcome for a friendly meet up with fellow science enthusiasts.<br><br>Chris Snowden from Eureka! Children's Museum will be leading a discussion about the best way to engage young audiences with science. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;4a0f0c7.1808Simon MooreTue, 7 Aug 2018 14:25:08 +0000Bristol Science Film Festival 2018 https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a279480.1808
Hi all,<br><br>*Bristol Science Film Festival is taking place 11th-19th August (next<br>week!)*<br><br>Full event listings and tickets are here:<br>https://brisscifilm.wordpress.com/eventsdiary2018/<br><br>*Short Science Film Competition events - FREE*<br>The core of the film festival is a short science film competition! We'll be<br>showcasing some of our favourites from the 2016 and 2017 competitions at<br>four locations around central Bristol on Saturday 11th August. On Sunday<br>19th August, you can see this year's competition shortlist on the Big<br>Screen on Millennium Square. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a279480.1808K MTue, 7 Aug 2018 13:08:48 +0100Bursaries available for the bgen 'Talking Plants' Conference in November https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;dc095.1808
‘TALKING PLANTS’ How to communicate plant science<br>&lt;https://bgen.org.uk/category/conferences/&gt;<br>]Wednesday 7th- Friday 9th November 2018<br><br>Applications are now open for the LearnToEngage Multiplier Event to be held<br>at the bgen Annual Conference &lt;https://bgen.org.uk/category/conferences/&gt;.<br>Not only will participants receive a short, hands-on training opportunity<br>in science communication, but successful applicants will also be eligible<br>for a 100 Euro bursary to support their conference attendance. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;dc095.1808Liliana DerewnickaTue, 7 Aug 2018 12:03:49 +0100[Talk, London] National Theatre - Three perspectives on dying (Exit The King) - 6 Sep. https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;ca246002.1808
Eugène Ionesco's /Exit The King/<br>&lt;https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/exit-the-king&gt; is currently on<br>at the National Theatre (I really enjoyed it, there's a fantastic<br>telescope prop &lt;https://twitter.com/MattAmer/status/1021732137366679553&gt;<br>too) and I thought this discussion on death might be of interest. The<br>premise of the absurdist, tragicomic play is that the 400 year old King<br>Bèrenger I wakes up one day to discover that he's &quot;going to die at the<br>end of the play&quot;, and how he reacts to that news (!). [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;ca246002.1808Jo BrodieMon, 6 Aug 2018 12:07:31 +0100The aerodynamics of an American Football/Rugby ball https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;31a98ad4.1808
Hello all,<br><br>Looking for some tips and expertise. I am looking to run a fun investigation<br>that invites people to consider how to make the most aerodynamically shaped<br>/ best throwing American Football/Rugby ball.<br><br>Does anyone know what the best way to go about looking at this from a<br>scientific angle? My knowledge of aerodynamics and the mechanics of throwing<br>a ball are quite limited, but want people to consider both the shape and<br>weight/mass of a rugby ball-shaped object. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;31a98ad4.1808Stuart FarrimondMon, 6 Aug 2018 11:10:04 +0100[Jobs x2, Hertfordshire] Rothamsted Research - Sci writer & Ed / Head of Comms & PE https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;2cd29fea.1808
Good morning everyone<br><br>Two jobs from Rothamsted - full details in the links in Karen's email<br>below, brief details appended here.<br><br>*Science Writer and Editor*<br>Salary Details: £37,890 - £41,438<br>Location: Harpenden<br>Work Area: Communications and Public Engagement<br>Closing Date: 05 Sep 2018<br><br>*Head of Communications and Public Engagement *<br>Salary Details: £59,882 to £66,808 per annum depending upon experience<br>Location: Harpenden<br>Work Area: Communications and Public Engagement<br>Closing Date: 07 Sep 2018 [...] https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;2cd29fea.1808Jo BrodieMon, 6 Aug 2018 10:27:20 +0100Job: Digital Communications Officer, Oxford https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;2b193219.1808
Dear all,<br><br>We have a new opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Digital Communications Officer to join our expanding team in Oxford University's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. This is a new role in our department.<br>Through this varied and interesting role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise across the department and Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine to tell stories of groundbreaking health research and support the promotion of our expanding range of professional development programmes. You will develop targeted digital content for a range of channels and audiences, maintain and contribute to the development of [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;2b193219.1808Dan Richards-DoranFri, 3 Aug 2018 12:07:29 +0000Re: PSCI-COM Digest - 1 Aug 2018 to 2 Aug 2018 (#2018-182) https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;7289d022.1808
As RCUK has now closed, this email address is no longer in use and I will not receive your email.<br><br>Please resend your email to: lewis.dean@ukri.org<br><br>Please update my details on your system with my new email address.<br><br>Best wishes,<br><br>Lewis<br><br>Dr Lewis Dean<br>Programme Manager - Public Engagement<br>UK Research and Innovation<br>Email: lewis.dean@ukri.org<br>Phone: 01793 234102<br>Mobile: 07938379445 [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;7289d022.1808Lewis Dean - UKRIFri, 3 Aug 2018 07:33:23 +0000Re: Accessibility Championship https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;b49599fc.1808
Hello Dom<br><br>Really good to hear that you are looking at this!<br><br>At the RSS, I'm the staff lead for diversity and inclusion, and have been working with a working group of our members on this. The approach we are taking is very much that this should be everyone's responsibility, supported by a group of people who can advise, oversee, encourage etc. A few things that we have grappled with that you might find helpful: [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;b49599fc.1808Keir, ScottThu, 2 Aug 2018 19:15:03 +0000Re: Accessibility Championship https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;ef895201.1808
Hi Dom<br><br>Pleased to see you've correctly identified that having a champion isn't enough, and that you need to ensure everything doesn't become their problem.<br><br>In the accessibility arena, there is no substitute for direct input from the audience you want to engage, but this needs to be coupled with expert input given the range of attitudes to accessibility within each community. It's hard for even a handful of people from a target group to give you the authoritative view, but coupling expert and direct input will help give you the best chance of success. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;ef895201.1808Corylus LearningThu, 2 Aug 2018 16:04:48 +0100Re: Accessibility Championship https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;82993e67.1808
hi Dom<br>this doesn't address the role description directly<br><br>but the BSA have been secretariat to the All Party Parliamentary Group on<br>Diversity and Inclusion in STEM<br>https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg<br>and<br>https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/appg-for-diversity-and-inclusion-in-stem-why-now-is-the-right-time<br><br>there are some interesting meeting reports that might contribute to your<br>plans<br><br>ATB<br><br>Rick<br><br>On 2 August 2018 at 13:29, Dominic McDonald &lt;DMcDonald@ri.ac.uk&gt; wrote:<br><br>&gt; Good afternoon hive-mind<br>&gt;<br>&gt; Here at the Ri we have been doing some thinking about &quot;Accessibility&quot;, and<br>&gt; one of the ideas we are exploring is to have an &quot;Accessibility Champion&quot;<br>> who keeps up to date with current thinking and becomes our go-to [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;82993e67.1808Rick HallThu, 2 Aug 2018 15:48:41 +0100Accessibility Championship https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;6a12ed2f.1808
Good afternoon hive-mind<br><br>Here at the Ri we have been doing some thinking about &quot;Accessibility&quot;, and one of the ideas we are exploring is to have an &quot;Accessibility Champion&quot; who keeps up to date with current thinking and becomes our go-to person on such matters.<br><br>This is a new thing for us so I was wondering if there is anyone out there who does things in this way and could share some of their experience. In particular, how do we delimit that person's role, giving it enough responsibility but avoiding everyone else in the organisation switching off from what becomes [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;6a12ed2f.1808Dominic McDonaldThu, 2 Aug 2018 13:29:35 +0100Job: Land Management Facilitators, County Durham and Yorkshire Dales https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a0f6b0f4.1808
Hi all<br>Not necessarily STEM communication but may be relevant to some on this list. The North Pennines AONB Partnership and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority are recruiting two Land Management Facilitators to work with local farmers on managing unique upland habitats. Details in the link below:<br><br>https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Land_Management_Facilitators/178140<br><br>Naomihttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a0f6b0f4.1808Naomi FosterThu, 2 Aug 2018 09:20:21 +0000Project Coordinator Curiosity Connections Bristol - 1 day per week for 7 months https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;8499e56e.1808
Closing date Sunday 5th August. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th August.<br><br>Project Coordinator Curiosity Connections Bristol www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs&lt;https://www1.uwe.ac.uk/about/workinghere.aspx&gt; Reference 1741304. Salary £25,728 pro-rata.<br><br>Do you have a passion for communicating STEM topics to primary school children? Do you want to connect primary science teachers with science communication professionals to improve Continuing Professional Development for all? [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;8499e56e.1808Laura Fogg RogersWed, 1 Aug 2018 16:06:51 +0000Reminder! Job Opportunity: Engagement Assistant (Capacity Building), Imperial College London (£30,770 – £34,960)https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;7f536e03.1808
Dear List Members<br><br>We have an exciting new role at Imperial to join our busy and friendly<br>Public Engagement Team.<br><br>Job title: *Engagement Assistant (Capacity Building)*<br>Location: South Kensington, London<br>Grade and salary: Level 3a, £30,770 – £34,960 plus benefits<br><br>Deadline: 22 August<br>Fixed Term (One year initially with likely extension to two years)<br><br>https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/PRO00106/<br>engagement-assistant-capacity-building<br><br>Please do not email me at this address with questions (it's a personal<br>address and I don't check it all the time) and instead follow the<br>information on the Imperial website jobs pages using the above link. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;7f536e03.1808Vicky BrightmanWed, 1 Aug 2018 15:56:49 +0100Job: WES Centenary Trail Project Officer https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;2c68a350.1808
Hello<br>2019 is the centenary year for WES and we are recruiting a WES Centenary Trail Project Officer to manage and deliver the centenary trail, which we are delighted to have received Heritage Lottery Funding for. We are looking for an individual with proven project management experience within the heritage and/or charity sector. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;2c68a350.1808Cath HeslopWed, 1 Aug 2018 14:56:43 +0100Re: I need help! Freelancers wanted for First Create the Media Ltd https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;69ff2952.1808
Hi Kat,<br><br>Hope you’re well.<br><br>First Create the Media looks exciting! I’d be very keen to get on board as<br>a freelancer.<br><br>I’m mostly specialising in video/audio production now (self-shooting), and<br>do my own editing, animation, and VFX. However, I would happily get<br>involved in presenting-related stuff along the lines of FameLab and the<br>Naked Scientists, too. [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;69ff2952.1808Max GrayWed, 1 Aug 2018 14:06:13 +0100Free Science Magazine https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a8f7246.1808
Full message available at: <a href="https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a8f7246.1808">Free Science Magazine </a>https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a8f7246.1808Cameron CostiganWed, 1 Aug 2018 13:46:22 +0100I need help! Freelancers wanted for First Create the Media Ltd https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;8dc0edd6.1808
Afternoon, everyone.<br><br>Very excitingly, I have just set up my own science communications consultancy, First Create The Media Ltd, offering consultancy, copywriting, media production and training/coaching. https://www.firstcreatethemedia.com/<br><br>I'm looking to build a stable of reliable, high-quality freelancers that I can draw on, covering the following areas:<br><br>-science writing: people with a strong science background who can produce clear, sparkling plain English writing for the web, social channels, documents (eg yearbooks, annual reports, press releases). [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;8dc0edd6.1808Kat ArneyWed, 1 Aug 2018 12:45:52 +0000Foundations for Open Scholarship Strategy Development https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a64f50c8.1808
Dear everyone,<br><br>With apologies for cross-posting.<br><br>I am happy to share with you the first formally published version of<br>the Open Scholarship Strategy:<br>https://zenodo.org/record/1323437#.W17HXNL7RPY<br><br>&quot;The purpose of this document is to provide a concise analysis of where the<br>global Open Scholarship movement currently stands: what the common threads<br>and strengths are, where the greatest opportunities and challenges lie, and<br>how we can more effectively work together as a global community to<br>recognise the<br>top strategic priorities.&quot; [...]https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk:443/cgi-bin/webadmin?A2=psci-com;a64f50c8.1808Jon TennantWed, 1 Aug 2018 13:29:28 +0800